HGV 2 Refuse driver/loader

Job description

Job Description

Location: Brentwood, Essex CM13 Pay: £17.78 per hour PAYE Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am3:30pm Contract: Temporary, ongoing - could become perm for the right canidate Start: ASAP

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We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver / Loader to join a busy waste and recycling team in Brentwood.
\n This is an ongoing temporary position offering regular Monday-to-Friday work and daytime hours.

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## The Role

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You will be responsible for:

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• Driving an HGV Class 2 refuse collection vehicle on scheduled routes.

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• Collecting household waste and recycling across the local area.

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• Assisting with loading refuse and recycling when required.

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• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.

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• Working safely and efficiently as part of a refuse collection crew.

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• Following allocated routes and completing collections within scheduled times.

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• Providing a professional service when dealing with members of the public.

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## Requirements

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You will need:

A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence. Valid Driver CPC. Valid Digital Tachograph Card. Previous HGV driving experience. A good understanding of driver and road safety requirements. To be comfortable undertaking a physically active role, including loading duties. A reliable and flexible approach to work.\n

Previous refuse, recycling or waste collection experience would be advantageous but is not essential. £17\.78 per hour PAYE \| MondayFriday \| 7:30am3:30pm

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelmsford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English